"I am interested in always showing queerness in my art, in representing my love of the high femme, and the magical ways queers mold and shape gender. I am hugely influenced by camp, queer politics and representation, and the hard femmes who came before me. With my art, I want to reflect back the inherent beauty I see in my community, and to lift up and center queer femininity.
I am fascinated by all forms of “the feminine arts,” and I am interested in reclaiming art practices and objects (like tea time and embroidery art) that were derided or seen as less-than because of their association with women, femininity, and the domestic sphere. I wants to push back on notions of “acceptability,” and use these art forms to bring a queer femme sexuality to the forefront." 
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Nora Rachel (they/she) is a queer & genderqueer femme visual artist.
Nora Rachel splits their time between Los Angeles, CA and Anchorage, AK. She creates visual art, inspired by queer culture, sexuality, non-binary & femme identity, and vintage kitsch. They are interested in queer imagery with a modern naughty, and politicized twist. Nora Rachel works with acrylic paint on canvas, watercolors, graphite, pen and ink, and linocut printing. She also works with detailed embroidery art, and fabric. Nora Rachel began her art practice by working with hand-painted vintage porcelain, china, and ceramics. She paints typography, pop art, and portraiture onto one of a kind vintage pieces, using these vintage treasures as her canvas. Her work is available for purchase online at: Nora Rachel Official Store Society6 - Noisy Nora Nora's work is also available to purchase in person at: Tomorrow Today 937 Sun Mun Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Contact : norarachelart@gmail.com Instagram : @norarachelart 
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Galleries and Shows:
Featured Artist, "Tom of Finland Arts and Culture Festival"
Tom of Finland Foundation.
Second Home Gallery and Space, Los Angeles, CA, 2022.
"History is a Weapon: Solo show - Nora Rachel"
Solo art show, and launch of 27 foot mural.
Detroit Vesey's Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA 2022.
"Seattle Erotic Art Festival, 2022"
Blind jury gallery show, one pieces selected by jury, one piece invited.
Exposition Hall, Seattle, WA, 2022.
"Seattle Erotic Art Festival, 2021"
Blind jury gallery show, four pieces selected.
Exposition Hall, Seattle, WA, 2021.
"Queer Perspectives"
Curated by Queer Artists Collab LA
Queer Artists Collab Gallery, Los Angeles, 2021
"LGBTQ Heritage"
Curated by Leon Mostovoy
ACCA Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA, 2020.
"Dynasty Bizarre"
Curated by Nathan Rapport
A Love Bizarre Gallery and Store, Los Angeles, CA, 2019.
"BDSM Group Show"
Curated by Superchief Gallery Los Angeles,
Superchief Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 2019.
Featured Artist, "Tom of Finland Arts and Culture Festival"
Curated by Tom of Finland Foundation,
Tom of Finland House, Los Angeles, CA, 2018.
Featured Artist, "RPA Queer Arts Fest"
Gallery Show, Curated by RPA Pride Committee
RPA Hedquarters, Santa Monica, CA, 2018.
"Stitch Fetish 6"
Gallery Show, Curated by Ellen Schinderman
The Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2018.
“Unidos Para Mexico Y Puerto Rico: A Pop Up Art Show Benefit”
Gallery Show and Auction, Curated by Rudy Garcia.
Lethal Amounts Gallery, Los Angeles, 2017.
“I didn’t ask for this: A Lifetime of Dick Pics” Gallery Show,
Curated by Whitney Bell. Think Tank Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 2017.
"Fatter IRL" Gallery Show, Curated by Annie Rose.
Welcome to Junior High - Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 2017.
“I didn’t ask for this: A Lifetime of Dick Pics” Gallery Show,
Curated by Whitney Bell. SoMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA, 2017.
"Crossing Boundaries: Engendering LGBTQ Identities" Juried Gallery Show, Avenue 50 Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2017.
“I didn’t ask for this: A Lifetime of Dick Pics” Gallery Show,
Curated by Whitney Bell. Rhabbitat Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2016.
Press:
Featured in “LA Art News” 2017. Photos of works from "Crossing Boundaries: Engendering LGBTQ Identities" Juried Gallery Show, Avenue 50 Studios, 2017.